Wrong-Way Crash on Route 17 in Ridgewood After Police Chase Ends in Collision

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A late-night police chase turned dangerous on Friday, August 22, when a Honda HR-V allegedly fleeing multiple Bergen County police agencies entered Route 17 from Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, heading southbound in the northbound lanes.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m., the HR-V struck both a tractor-trailer and a Honda Odyssey van near Race Track Road in Ridgewood, causing a serious crash that left multiple people injured.

Multiple Injuries Reported

First responders rushed to the scene, with several ambulances dispatched. At least two victims, including the HR-V’s male driver, were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Police confirmed the driver was taken into custody, though the reason he was allegedly evading officers has not yet been disclosed.

Traffic Impact and Hazmat Response

The crash caused major traffic disruptions:

• Northbound Route 17 traffic was diverted onto Race Track Road.

• Southbound Route 17 was reduced to a single lane while crews cleared the wreckage.

All three heavily damaged vehicles were towed from the highway. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) emergency response team addressed damage to a concrete center barrier, while the Bergen County HazMat team was called in to manage a diesel fuel spill from the crash.

Agencies on Scene

Responding units included:

• Ridgewood Police Department

• Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local

• Multiple Bergen County EMS crews

Authorities have not yet released additional details on the suspect or the circumstances leading to the chase.

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